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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
Spring Writes Literary Festival
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
Taylor Swift re-records another one of her old tapes, 'Red,' to create a terrific new version, called 'Red (Taylor's Version).'

Review: Taylor Swift creates masterful re-recording of ‘Red’

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer
November 30, 2021
"Blue Banisters" keeps Del Rey's usual themes of Americana melancholia, but adds a newfound beauty with experimental sound and vocals.

Review: “Blue Banisters” sees Lana Del Rey in peak form

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer
November 2, 2021
On her new record "Flux" Poppy has traded her bleached-blonde bubblegum pop for an intriguing, raven-haired take on heavy metal.

Review: Poppy’s latest record is an intriguing take on metal

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer
October 6, 2021
Halsey's new album “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power” is a beautiful genre-mixer that explores concepts like sexuality and gender.

Review: New Halsey album mixes genres to riveting results

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer
September 7, 2021
Lorde and Antonoff make an incredible team — each song offers something extraordinarily enjoyable, whether that’s basking in the sun or stuck in an existential airport.

Review: Lorde enters new era

By Dariene Seifert, Senior writer
August 31, 2021
The realization of Taylor Swift being able to reclaim and recreate her music, her way, is nothing less than empowering.

Review: Taylor Swift returns to her roots in new album

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer
April 22, 2021
Lana Del Rey’s “Chemtrails Over the Country Club” is a mostly tranquil album that explores the darker side of fame through Del Rey’s eyes.

Review: Lana Del Rey delivers tranquil album

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer
April 4, 2021
“WandaVision” is the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, currently streaming on Disney+.

Review: Marvel anti-hero series captures retro aesthetic

By Dariene Seifert, Staff Writer
March 16, 2021
“RAZZMATAZZ” is I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME’s genre-mixing debut album. The album contains strong 80s influences and cleverly used synthesizer throughout.

Review: Group blends genres with excellent results

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer
November 6, 2020
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey’s newest project is a spoken-word album and poetry book with poems about love and life. The book and accompanying album are honest and emotional, showcasing Del Rey’s prowess for excellent songwriting.

Review: Singer-songwriter publishes elegant poetry book

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer
October 14, 2020
As lovers of art and pop culture, the Life & Culture section wishes to highlight Black creators whose intentions were not solely to inform. Creative work can often have just as much of an impact on those wishing to diversify their media consumption.

Spotlight on films, TV, books and music by Black creators

By Antonio Ferme, Arleigh Rodgers, Avery Alexander, Dariene Seifert, Eva Salzman, Frankie Walls, Liam Conway, Lucas Jafet, and Maddy Martin
September 20, 2020
All Them Witches’ album “Nothing as the Ideal” delivers haunting multigenre tracks. Although the music is impressive, the lyrics are repetitive and forgettable.

Review: Versatile sound bewitches rock album

By Dariene Seifert, Staff Writer
September 17, 2020
The third installment in the Bill & Ted saga, “Bill & Ted Face the Music,” is full of feel-good comedy and callbacks to the original movie. Its fun tone and message of togetherness are exactly what viewers need right now.

Review: Third installment continues series’ charming humor

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer
September 11, 2020
In her new album "Chromatica", Lady Gaga sings about facing her struggles with mental and physical health and accepting her flaws. The album perfectly balances a serious tone with up-beat music.

Review: Lady Gaga sets personal struggles to dance music

By Dariene Seifert
June 12, 2020
In "High Road," Kesha does not take herself too seriously. She mixes in fun party songs with wide-ranging ballads, creating a perfect balance for her new album.

Review: Kesha returns with playful pop album

By Dariene Seifert
February 12, 2020
Lana Del Rey's newest album is a fascinating exploration of romance, self-reflection and Americana. The tracks are poignant and resonate with reality.

Review: Lana Del Rey offers somber self-reflection in album

By Dariene Seifert, Staff Writer
September 8, 2019
"WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?" is a powerful record full of dynamic instrumentals, vocals and themes. Billie Eilish stakes her claim in the music industry with this album, placing herself as a talented and capable young artist.

Review: Billie Eilish’s record is a spectral dream

By Dariene Seifert, Staff Writer
April 7, 2019
23-year-old Australian singer Troye Sivan released his second studio album, "Bloom." Sivan started off his career in YouTube before moving into movie roles and music.

Review: ‘Bloom’ balances dance beats and biting ballads

By Dariene Seifert, Staff Writer
September 9, 2018
Sophie Allison, the 20-year-old known as Soccer Mommy, released her debut album “Clean.” The album features her somber vocals and indie rock-inspired electric guitar.

Review: Soccer Mommy’s debut is angst-ridden and repetitive

By Dariene Seifert, Contributing Writer
March 6, 2018
Poppy is the bizarre pop star who rose to prominence after she released several strange videos on Youtube. "Poppy.computer" is her debut album and maintains her quirky tone.

Review: Bizarre pop star goes far in ‘Poppy.Computer’

By Dariene Seifert, Contributing Writer
October 9, 2017
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